CERF maintains a database, which people would use for eye disease tracking purposes, hence the need for the AKC number. Anyone can go to a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist to check their dog for/diagnose any vision problems. Basically a 'CERF clinic' means an ophthalmologist has agreed to do eye screenings at a location other than their office, i.e. a dog show or other event, which makes it convenient for the owners (and a good way for extra revenue for the vet).

I mean I know they check your dogs eyes but what can they tell you from the exam they do?

Also why do most say you need to have your AKC papers with you, what if your dog isnt registered and you just want to know how their eyes are doing?

They can tell you if your dog is effected by a genetic eye disorder or they can they classify a injury etc. It is critical for any dog being bred, no it can't tell you if the dog is a gene carrier for a genetic eye problem but it can tell you if a dog is effected or not, therefore it then shouldn't be bred. These are tests that a regular Vet cannot do.

You don't have to have a reg'd dog to have it CERF'd, that part of the paperwork is left blank.

Stryder came out as normal!!! I guess the big lug is just a dope. The vet guy did refer me to a website where you can get genetic tests done (see if he's a carrier or affected and will show signs for stuff later on).

Stryder's eyes are still wicked dialated and he looks like an alien. LOL